OSHA Inspection: WIGHTMAN BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a)  Employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling from the steep sloped commercial roof.  Employees were exposed to falling at least 11ft to the ground from the 5:12 pitch roof.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.**

Issued

2011-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    a)  Employer did not provide a training program to ensure that the employees were able to recognize and minimize their exposure to the fall hazards of the site.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).**